Bike trek info. night and free bike tech seminar at Papa Wheelies

MANCHESTER — On May 5, the American Lung Association of the Northeast celebrates the fourth annual Cycle the Seacoast along the Portsmouth coast.

Cyclists can choose from three different routes options: 25, 50 and 100 miles. To prepare for the ride, Papa Wheelie’s Bicycle Shop, 653 Islington St., Portsmouth, is hosting the first information night.

The information night will take place on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. You do not have to be registered for Cycle the Seacoast to attend the info night; there will be an opportunity to register at the end of the night. American Lung Association staff will be on hand to answer any trek questions.

The information night doubles as a free bike seminar as the Papa Wheelies team teaches the bike basics: before and after ride checks, flat repair, tire pressure/inflation, brakes and more. While there, take a sneak peek at Papa Wheelie’s state-of-the-art cyclist training studio to stay or get in shape for spring cycling. Papa Wheelies also rents road bikes, and can do so for anyone in need of a bike for Cycle the Seacoast.

Cycle the Seacoast is perfect for cyclists of all experience levels. It is a one-day ride offering a choice of routes through the beautiful Seacoast of New Hampshire. Proceeds from the bike trek benefit lung disease research, advocacy, and programs as well as the Fight for Air.

Admission to the trek information night is free, but registration is encouraged. Contact Sarra Dennehy at sdennehy@lungne.org or (207) 624-0302. Registration and more information on Cycle the Seacoast is available at biketreknewengland.org.